OICL AO Mains Exam Date 2026: Phase 2 Scheduled for 28th February
The OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 is officially scheduled for February 28, 2026. Candidates who have successfully qualified for the Prelims can now download their Phase 2 admit card from the official website. The comprehensive selection process for the Administrative Officer post consists of a Preliminary examination, a Main examination, and a final Interview round.
OICL AO Mains Exam Date 2026 Out
According to the latest official notification, the OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 (Phase 2) will be conducted on February 28, 2026, in an online computer-based format at various designated test centers across India. All eligible candidates must download their admit cards well in advance and carefully verify all personal and exam-related details. Refer to the table below for a summary of essential information and upcoming deadlines.
| OICL AO Exam Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification | 1st December 2025 |
| Application starts | 3rd December 2025 |
| Last Date | 18th December 2025 |
| Admit Card | 2nd Jan 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 10th January 2026 |
| OICL AO Prelims Result 2026 | 6th February 2026 |
| OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 | 19th February 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 28th February 2026 |
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OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 Released
The OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 is now available for candidates who cleared the Preliminary stage, confirming the exam date of February 28, 2026. You can access your call letter via the official OICL website. Please ensure you have your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth ready to log in and retrieve your hall ticket.
OICL AO Recruitment 2026 Brief Overview
The following table offers a concise overview of the OICL Administrative Officer recruitment process. Review this summary for a quick snapshot of the most important details regarding the exam.
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OICL AO Notification PDF
OICL is conducting a recruitment drive to fill 300 vacancies for Administrative Officer (Scale 1) positions in the Generalist and Hindi Officer cadres. Full details regarding eligibility and application are available on the official website, www.orientalinsurance.org.in. We advise all candidates to thoroughly review the official notification before proceeding. The recruitment consists of a three-stage process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.
Download OICL AO Official Recruitment Notification PDF
OICL AO Vacancy 2026 Out
The recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 300 vacancies across both Generalist and Hindi Officer roles for the Administrative Officer post.
| OICL AO Vacancy 2026 | |
| Stream | Vacancy |
| Generalist | 285 |
| Hindi Officer | 15 |
| Total | 300 |
OICL AO Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Administrative Officer (Generalist) | 123 | 68 | 42 | 24 | 28 | 285 |
| Administrative Officer (Rajbhasha Officer) | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Total | 130 | 72 | 44 | 25 | 29 | 300 |
OICL AO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should review the essential eligibility criteria for the AO position outlined below. For comprehensive information regarding age limits, educational qualifications, work experience, and specific hiring conditions, please refer to the detailed OICL recruitment notification.
OICL AO Qualification (As on 30/11/2025)
The post-specific educational qualification requirements for the OICL AO position are detailed below.
| OICL AO Post-wise Qualification Criteria | |
| Discipline |
Minimum Qualification
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| Generalist Officers |
Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream with 60% marks (SC/ST: 55%).
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| Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers |
Master’s Degree with Hindi & English combination in any of the following ways, with 60% marks (SC/ST: 55%):
• MA in Hindi with English as compulsory/elective/medium • MA in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective/medium • MA in any subject with Hindi medium + English compulsory/elective • MA in any subject with English medium + Hindi compulsory/elective • MA in any subject with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective or one as medium and the other as compulsory/elective |
OICL AO Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is set between 21 and 30 years. Information regarding age relaxation for reserved categories has been provided in the section below.
| OICL AO Upper Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Defence service Personnel Disabled in operation during the hostilities with any foreign country or a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women and women legally separated from their husbands, who have not remarried | 9 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
Read in detail: OICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2026
OICL AO Selection Process
Applicants for the Administrative Officer role will undergo the following selection stages:
| Stage | Exam Name | Details |
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| Stage 1 | Prelims Exam | Objective-type exam; qualifying in nature; marks not added to final merit list. |
| Stage 2 | Mains Exam | Objective + Descriptive papers; total marks 230 (200 + 30); candidates must score sectional and overall minimum marks. |
| Stage 3 | Interview | Conducted for Mains-qualified candidates; weightage: Online Exam – 80%, Interview – 20%; final selection based on Mains + Interview. |
OICL AO 2026 Exam Pattern
The stage-wise examination pattern is provided below. Please note that both the Preliminary and Main examinations are conducted in a computer-based format.
OICL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (Generalist)
The OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 consists of five key sections: Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge. Each section has specific question counts, mark weightages, and time allocations, with the total duration for the exam set at 150 minutes.
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
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| Reasoning | 45 | 45 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 35 | 35 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 Minutes |
OICL AO Descriptive Paper 2026
The descriptive test evaluates English writing proficiency through Precis and Essay writing; candidates are required to type their responses on a computer. Please note that the descriptive section is only evaluated if the candidate clears the objective test. The minimum qualifying marks are 15 out of 30 (13.5 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
| Topic | Marks | Duration |
| Precis | 10 | 30 Minutes |
| Essay | 20 | |
| Total | 30 |
OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (Rajbhasha)
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OICL AO (Rajbhasha) Exam Pattern
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| Sr. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Test of English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Professional Knowledge (Hindi & English grammar, vocabulary, Act/Rules on Official Language implementation, Translation Eng↔Hindi) | 50 | 100 | 50 Minutes |
| 4 | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| 5 | Test of Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 120 Minutes | |
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Descriptive Test (60 Minutes)
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| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| English & Hindi Language (English Essay –10, Hindi Essay –10, Letter Writing –10, Translation Eng→Hindi –10, Translation Hindi→Eng –10) | 5 | 50 | English and/or Hindi (as applicable) | 60 Minutes |
OICL AO 2026 Syllabus
The OICL AO Syllabus includes essential topics from English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Current Affairs, and Professional Knowledge. A detailed subject-wise syllabus for both the Prelims and Mains is provided in the table below.
| Subject | Topics To be Covered |
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| Professional Knowledge | As per the relevant disciplines |
Check: OICL AO Previous Year Question Papers
OICL AO 2026 Salary
The OICL AO Salary at the time of recruitment is approximately Rs. 85,000 per month, inclusive of various allowances and benefits. The initial pay scale is 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765, with standard annual increments applied for all employees.
OICL AO Service Conditions
Selected candidates are subject to the company’s service rules and may be transferred to any location within India. The minimum tenure at the initial place of posting is 3 years. Hindi Officers are generally expected to remain in their specialization for at least 5 years, while still maintaining their eligibility for career promotions.
Probation:
Selected officers will be placed on a probation period of one year, which can be extended twice by six months each. During this time, passing the non-life Licentiate Examination from the Insurance Institute of India is mandatory for permanent confirmation. Failure to fulfill this requirement or being deemed unsuitable may result in termination of service.
Check: OICL AO Bond Conditions
OICL AO 2026 Cut Off
The OICL AO Cut Off will be published alongside the final results once the exam process concludes. Cut-off scores are determined based on several factors, including the number of vacancies, applicant count, exam difficulty, and category-wise reservations. Previous year cut-off data is available below for your reference.
| Category | Accounts | Actuarial | Engineering (IT) | Engineering | Medical | Legal |
| UR | 73.25 | 70.25 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 42.5 | 41.75 |
| EWS | 71.75 | – | 64.5 | 68.5 | 42.5 | 41.75 |
| OBC | 73.25 | 70.25 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 37.25 | 41.75 |
| SC | 69.75 | – | 67.25 | 71.25 | 40.5 | 41.75 |
| ST | 52 | – | 51.25 | 61 | 33.5 | 39.75 |
OICL AO 2026 Application Fee
The OICL AO application fee is tiered by category. General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 1000 (inclusive of GST). For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories, the fee is reduced to Rs. 250 to support equal accessibility to this recruitment opportunity.
| Category |
Application Fee (Incl. GST)
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| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 1000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Others eligible | Rs 250 |
Note: All application fees must be paid online during the registration submission process.
Steps to Apply Online For OICL AO Exam 2026
Follow these steps to successfully submit your OICL AO recruitment application:
- Visit the official website of OICL: orientalinsurance.org.in.
- Go to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section and click on “OICL AO Recruitmen”.
- Click on “Apply Online / New Registration” and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- After registration, log in with the received credentials and fill in the detailed application form with personal, educational & category information.
- Upload required documents: photograph, signature, and any other necessary certificates as per instructions.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Preview and verify all details carefully before submitting. Once submitted, save/print the confirmation page or application form for future reference.
OICL AO 2026 Exam Centres
The OICL AO examination is held across 32 states and Union Territories. Candidates can select their preferred test city, with final allotment subject to center availability. Please review the table below for a complete list of designated exam cities for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
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OICL AO Exam Centre for Prelims and Mains
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| Sl. No. | State/UT | Prelims Exam Centres |
Mains Exam Centres
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| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Ongole |
Hyderabad (AP/Telangana combined)
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| 2 | Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat | Guwahati |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | – |
| 4 | Bihar | Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur | Patna |
| 5 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
Chandigarh/Mohali
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| 6 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur | Raipur |
| 7 | Delhi–NCR | Delhi–NCR | Delhi–NCR |
| 8 | Goa | Panaji/Mapusa | – |
| 9 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara/Anand, Surat, Rajkot |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
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| 10 | Haryana | Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurgaon | – |
| 11 | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi, Palampur, Hamirpur, Bilaspur | Shimla, Bilaspur |
| 12 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar, Samba | Jammu |
| 13 | Jharkhand | Ranchi, Jamshedpur | Ranchi |
| 14 | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubli/Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi | Bengaluru |
| 15 | Kerala | Ernakulam/Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode |
Ernakulam/Kochi
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| 16 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna | Bhopal |
| 17 | Maharashtra | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik |
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR
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| 18 | Manipur | Imphal, Churachandpur | – |
| 19 | Meghalaya | Shillong | – |
| 20 | Mizoram | Aizawl | – |
| 21 | Nagaland | Kohima | – |
| 22 | Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur-Ganjam | Bhubaneswar |
| 23 | Puducherry | Puducherry | – |
| 24 | Punjab | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Patiala | – |
| 25 | Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner | Jaipur |
| 26 | Sikkim | Gangtok, Bardang | – |
| 27 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli | Chennai |
| 28 | Telangana | Hyderabad/Rangareddy, Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar | Hyderabad |
| 29 | Tripura | Agartala | – |
| 30 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Noida/Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra | Lucknow |
| 31 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haridwar/Roorkee, Haldwani/Nainital | Dehradun |
| 32 | West Bengal | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur |
Kolkata/Greater Kolkata
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FAQs
The OICL AO Mains (Phase 2) Exam 2026 is scheduled to take place on February 28, 2026.
Yes, the OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 has been officially released and is available for download on the company website.
There are a total of 300 vacancies available for the OICL AO 2026 recruitment cycle.
The selection process consists of three distinct stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and a final Interview.
Candidates between the ages of 21 and 30 who possess the required educational qualifications are eligible to apply for this post.
The starting monthly salary for an OICL AO is approximately Rs. 85,000, with a pay scale of 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765, alongside annual salary increments.